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DG56 EEO

2006 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EEO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 131,890 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,018 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,198 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,766 miles

2x front wiper blades poor cleaning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2x front wiper blades poor cleaning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,140 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,819 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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DG56 EEO is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 101,435 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG56 EEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG56 EEO registered?

DG56 EEO is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 EEO safe to buy?

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